Security Guard (Roster), Multiple positions

Job categories Security
Vacancy code VA/2024/B0058/29089
Department/office MP, SSC, Shared Services Centre
Duty station Copenhagen, Denmark
Contract type Local ICA Support
Contract level LICA-2
Duration Ongoing, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance
Application period 18-Oct-2024 to 17-Nov-2024


Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.

Please note that UNOPS will at no stage of the recruitment process request candidates to make payments of any kind.


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The Security and Safety Services of the UN City as part of the UN Security Management System (UNSMS) works to enable the conduct of United Nations activities while ensuring the safety, security and well-being of personnel and the security of United Nations premises and assets in Denmark. 

The Security and Safety Services of the UN City is managed by UNOPS on behalf of the UN in Denmark. 

Under the overall command of the Deputy Security Adviser for Denmark, the Security Guard reports directly to the Security Associate and is responsible in assisting in monitoring the physical security as well as ensuring the compliance with security policies at the United Nations Premises in Copenhagen. The security guard is expected to take a proactive approach to prevent security and/or safety related incidents to follow operational instructions given by the Security Associate (SA) and/or the Deputy Security Adviser (DSA).

It is the main responsibility of the Security Guard to perform patrols, man the control center and perform post duty both indoor and outdoor at the UN Premises. The holder of this position is expected to respond to alarms and incidents in accordance with the instructions and guidelines given in this document and in the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the respective post. The Security Guard is expected to be visible throughout the duration of the shift on a 24/7/365 basis and to report to the supervisor and (if possible) prevent and/or mitigate any event with potential impact on UN operations. The holder of this position must be prepared to work irregular hours (including night shifts over longer periods). The Security Guard will at times be expected to perform supervisory duties, will also be expected to work independently and make informed decisions in accordance with established safety and security procedures.

*Foreign applicants and women are encouraged to apply*


The duties of the Security Guard include but are not limited to:  ...

Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and enc...

Education: A Secondary degree and/or mandatory AMU-course for Security Officers ...

Contract type: Local ICA Contract level: LICA-2 Contract duration: Open-ended, s...

Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time. Applications ...

UNOPS – an operational arm of the United Nations – supports the achi...

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